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The Academy Finally Issues an Apology for the Oscars Best Picture Snafuhttp://newstalk1280.com/the-academy-finally-issues-an-apology-for-the-oscars-best-picture-snafu/
http://newstalk1280.com/the-academy-finally-issues-an-apology-for-the-oscars-best-picture-snafu/#commentsWed, 01 Mar 2017 03:00:45 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=340283Continue reading…]]>In the latest development in envelopegate, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has finally issued an apology. But before we get there, lets do a quick recap.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/the-academy-finally-issues-an-apology-for-the-oscars-best-picture-snafu/feed/0Getty Images2017 Oscar Nominations: 'La La Land' Leads with a Record-Tying 14 Nominationshttp://newstalk1280.com/see-the-full-list-of-2017-oscar-nominations/
http://newstalk1280.com/see-the-full-list-of-2017-oscar-nominations/#commentsMon, 23 Jan 2017 22:00:28 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=334303Continue reading…]]>Ah, can you smell it? The aroma of scorching hot awards season debates is already in the air! The nominees for the 2017 Oscars were announced bright and early this morning – or should we say dark and early, as the ScreenCrush team beat the sunrise for the big announcement.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/see-the-full-list-of-2017-oscar-nominations/feed/0ABCWatch the Heroes Montage From the 2014 Oscarshttp://newstalk1280.com/heroes-montage-2014-oscars/
http://newstalk1280.com/heroes-montage-2014-oscars/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 19:08:40 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172657Continue reading…]]>Lately when we think of movie heroes, we think of the superheroes that populate the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC's upcoming film slate, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reminds us that heroes come in many shapes and sizes. 'Captain America 2' star Chris Evans took the 2014 Oscars stage Sunday night to honor all of them in an adrenaline-pumping heroes montage.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/heroes-montage-2014-oscars/feed/0Lionsgate/Warner Bros./Marvel StudiosWho Got Left Out of Oscar's "In Memoriam" Tribute?http://newstalk1280.com/oscar-in-memoriam-tribute-snubbed/
http://newstalk1280.com/oscar-in-memoriam-tribute-snubbed/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 14:08:44 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172557Continue reading…]]>Every year, Oscar's "In Memoriam" tribute to those who died is notable as much for who wasn't included as for who was. Oscar producers have always claimed to do their best to include everyone, but invariable every year, notable actors, directors and producers are left out and this year was no different. So, who was snubbed from the 2014 Oscar "In Memoriam" tribute?

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/oscar-in-memoriam-tribute-snubbed/feed/0FOXThe Best Oscar Moments You May Have Missed: Jennifer Lawrence Trips, Travolta Trips Up and Morehttp://newstalk1280.com/2014-oscars-wrap-up/
http://newstalk1280.com/2014-oscars-wrap-up/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 12:59:14 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172524Continue reading…]]>The 2014 Oscars were loooong. In fact, we can't be entirely sure that they're not still going on somewhere. So, you can't be blamed if you took a pee break, got up to get some snacks and/or dozed off and missed something. It's OK, we got your back. In case you missed anything, we have a full list of all the Oscar winners, plus this quick handy wrap-up of all the other fun moments you may have missed.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/2014-oscars-wrap-up/feed/0Christopher Polk, Getty ImagesWatch the 2014 Oscar "In Memoriam" Tributehttp://newstalk1280.com/2014-oscar-in-memoriam-tribute/
http://newstalk1280.com/2014-oscar-in-memoriam-tribute/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 05:11:05 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172483Continue reading…]]>Every Oscar night has its fair share of dramatic and moving moments, but nothing ever comes close to the "In Memoriam" segment, which honors the actors, actresses, writers, directors, producers and technicians who passed away in the past year. Just when you think you've gotten over the death of a talent who truly mattered to you, this portion of the show rears its head and tears your heart open all over again.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/2014-oscar-in-memoriam-tribute/feed/0'12 Years a Slave' Wins Best Picture at the 2014 Oscarshttp://newstalk1280.com/12-years-a-slave-best-picture-2014-oscars/
http://newstalk1280.com/12-years-a-slave-best-picture-2014-oscars/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 04:56:57 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172038Continue reading…]]>In the least surprising move from the 2014 Oscars, Steve McQueen's hard-to-watch, but critically acclaimed '12 Years a Slave' took home Best Picture.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/12-years-a-slave-best-picture-2014-oscars/feed/0Fox SearchlightEllen's Oscar Selfie Breaks Twitter Retweet Record in Less Than an Hourhttp://newstalk1280.com/ellen-degeneres-oscar-selfie/
http://newstalk1280.com/ellen-degeneres-oscar-selfie/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 03:55:11 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172451Continue reading…]]>Billions of people watched the 2014 Oscars around the world, so it's no surprise that when host Ellen DeGeneres took a selfie with Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Kevin Spacey, Bradley Cooper and more, it was going to be popular. How popular? It broke Twitter.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/ellen-degeneres-oscar-selfie/feed/0Matthew McConaughey Wins Best Actor at the 2014 Oscarshttp://newstalk1280.com/matthew-mcconaughey-wins-best-actor-at-the-2014-oscars/
http://newstalk1280.com/matthew-mcconaughey-wins-best-actor-at-the-2014-oscars/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 04:51:10 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172058Continue reading…]]>While there were a lot of tight races at the 2014 Oscars, Best Actor wasn't one of them. Matthew McConaughey, the odds-on favorite and Golden Globe winner, won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in 'Dallas Buyers Club' and that's alright, alight, alright with us.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/matthew-mcconaughey-wins-best-actor-at-the-2014-oscars/feed/0Focus FeaturesCate Blanchett Wins Best Actress at the 2014 Oscarshttp://newstalk1280.com/cate-blanchett-best-actress-2014-oscars/
http://newstalk1280.com/cate-blanchett-best-actress-2014-oscars/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 04:44:11 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172093Continue reading…]]>Best Actress at the 2014 Oscars went to Cate Blanchett for her role in 'Blue Jasmine' - a win many saw coming as the actress pretty much swept all the awards leading up to this point. But, whether you saw it coming or not, it was a win that was very much deserved.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/cate-blanchett-best-actress-2014-oscars/feed/0Sony Pictures ClassicAlfonso Cuaron Wins Best Director for 'Gravity' at the 2014 Oscarshttp://newstalk1280.com/alfonso-cuaron-wins-best-director-for-gravity-at-the-2014-oscars/
http://newstalk1280.com/alfonso-cuaron-wins-best-director-for-gravity-at-the-2014-oscars/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 04:34:57 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172243Continue reading…]]>Alfonso Cuaron wowed audiences with his visually dynamic 'Gravity,' and now he's walked away with the award for Best Director at the 2014 Oscars.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/alfonso-cuaron-wins-best-director-for-gravity-at-the-2014-oscars/feed/0Warner Bros.Watch Pink's 'Wizard of Oz' Tribute From the 2014 Oscarshttp://newstalk1280.com/pink-wizard-of-oz-tribute-2014-oscars/
http://newstalk1280.com/pink-wizard-of-oz-tribute-2014-oscars/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 04:04:10 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172452Continue reading…]]>As frustrating as it was for an already long ceremony to pause for a seemingly unnecessary musical number, all was immediately forgiven when Pink took to the 2014 Oscars stage to perform a rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as part of a 'Wizard of Oz' tribute. Sure, that iconic musical fantasy may have nothing to do with anything happening in or around the broadcast, but does anyone really need a reason to celebrate one of the greatest films ever made?

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/lupita-nyongo-best-supporting-actress-12-years-a-slave-2014-oscars/feed/0Fox SearchlightWatch the "Phenomenal Pharrell" Perform "Happy" at the 2014 Oscarshttp://newstalk1280.com/watch-pharrell-happy-performance-2014-oscars/
http://newstalk1280.com/watch-pharrell-happy-performance-2014-oscars/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 02:17:47 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172401Continue reading…]]>While comedienne Ellen DeGeneres kicked off the festivities at the 2014 Oscars, Pharrell Williams got things started in the music division with his performance of the infectious "Happy" from 'Despicable Me 2.' Watch his performance online right now.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/watch-pharrell-happy-performance-2014-oscars/feed/0Getty ImagesWatch Ellen DeGeneres' Oscars Monologuehttp://newstalk1280.com/ellen-degeneres-oscars-monologue/
http://newstalk1280.com/ellen-degeneres-oscars-monologue/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 02:15:44 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172389Continue reading…]]>The 2014 Oscars, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, started off with a bang. The comedienne, who previously hosted seven years ago, took the stage and immediately made it her own. Like any host worth her salt, she took the material given to her and blended it with her own specific persona, giving the telecast a gentle and amusing start.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/ellen-degeneres-oscars-monologue/feed/0ABC/OscarsJared Leto Wins Best Supporting Actor at the 2014 Oscarshttp://newstalk1280.com/jared-leto-best-supporting-actor-2014-oscars/
http://newstalk1280.com/jared-leto-best-supporting-actor-2014-oscars/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 01:42:58 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=172064Continue reading…]]>After winning Best Supporting Actor at the 2014 Golden Globes, Jared Leto has taken home the same title at this year's Oscars ceremony for his role as transexual Rayon in 'Dallas Buyers Club.'

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/2014-oscar-winners/feed/0Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesWatch Kids Reenact the 2014 Oscar Nominees, Including '12 Years a Slave'http://newstalk1280.com/watch-kids-reenact-2014-oscar-nominees/
http://newstalk1280.com/watch-kids-reenact-2014-oscar-nominees/#commentsThu, 20 Feb 2014 16:14:36 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=170207Continue reading…]]>If you haven't seen any of the 2014 Oscar-nominated films, like 'American Hustle' or '12 Years a Slave,' have no fear. The folks at CineFix and Mom.me and their talented kid performers have come together to reenact the most praised films of the past year ... except for 'Philomena.' Seems like no one has seen 'Philomena.' (Joking ... sort of.)

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/watch-kids-reenact-2014-oscar-nominees/feed/0YouTubeOscar 2014 Shocker! 'Alone Yet Not Alone' Disqualified for Best Songhttp://newstalk1280.com/alone-yet-not-alone-disqualified-oscars/
http://newstalk1280.com/alone-yet-not-alone-disqualified-oscars/#commentsThu, 30 Jan 2014 02:31:28 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=166618Continue reading…]]>Though many of the 2014 OscarNominations seemed inevitable (we're looking at you, 'Gravity,' '12 Years a Slave' and 'American Hustle'), there were a number of surprises -- some pleasant, some less so. But perhaps the biggest "Huh?" was the best song nomination for 'Alone Yet Not Alone.' It turns out that the film violated campaigning rules, and has been disqualified.

]]>http://newstalk1280.com/alone-yet-not-alone-disqualified-oscars/feed/0Enthuse Entertainment2014 Oscar Nominations Announced! 'American Hustle' and 'Gravity' Lead With Ten Eachhttp://newstalk1280.com/2014-oscar-nominations/
http://newstalk1280.com/2014-oscar-nominations/#commentsThu, 16 Jan 2014 13:20:51 +0000http://screencrush.com/?p=163798Continue reading…]]>The 2014 Oscar nominations were announced this morning by 'Thor 2' star Chris Hemsworth and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. So who are the 2014 Oscar nominees? Who were the big surprises and the big snubs? Find out!